And imitate thy boasting strain;

 

But humbly on my way I'll plod,

But humbly on my way I'll plod,

 

For I receive my strength from God."

For I receive my strength from God."

 

MORAL.

These farmers and mechanics, here,

These farmers and mechanics, here,

 

Much like the little brook appear;

Much like the little brook appear;

 

Reared 'midst fair Franklin's hills and dells,

Reared 'midst fair Franklin's hills and dells,

 

Where proud ambition seldom dwells;

Where proud ambition seldom dwells;

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